Chicken Ramen Kewpie Mayo (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and soft-boiled eggs elevate instant ramen with rich Kewpie mayo and fresh greens.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant chicken ramen with seasoning packets
02 - 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced

→ Vegetables & Toppings

03 - 2 soft-boiled eggs
04 - 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Flavor Enhancers

08 - 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring water to a boil, lower eggs gently, cook for 6 to 7 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Peel and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, cook ramen noodles with seasoning packets according to package directions.
03 - During the final 2 minutes of cooking, add shredded chicken and spinach or bok choy to the noodles to warm through.
04 - Stir soy sauce and sesame oil into the pot and mix well.
05 - Divide noodles, broth, chicken, and greens evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with halved soft-boiled eggs, a tablespoon of Kewpie mayonnaise, sliced scallions, nori strips if using, toasted sesame seeds, and ground black pepper.
07 - Serve immediately, stirring Kewpie mayonnaise into the broth for added creaminess as you eat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in the time it takes to boil water and cook an egg.
  • Kewpie mayo brings a subtle sweetness and richness that regular mayo just doesn't have, and people always ask what makes it taste different.
  • You can make it with whatever protein you have on hand, so it's endlessly adaptable to what's in your kitchen.
  • The soft-boiled egg yolk becomes sauce; no need for fancy technique or complicated reductions.
02 -
  • The ice bath for the eggs is non-negotiable if you want that creamy yolk; even 30 seconds of skipping it results in a harder center.
  • Don't add the mayo until the very end—if you stir it in before serving, it breaks and looks grainy rather than silky and luxurious.
  • The noodle cooking time matters less than tasting them; if the package says 3 minutes but they're soft after 2, trust your bite test.
03 -
  • Buy Kewpie mayo at an Asian market and keep it in your fridge; it transforms not just ramen but also fried rice, grilled fish, and even roasted vegetables.
  • If you forget to soft-boil eggs ahead, you can poach an egg directly in the simmering broth for 3 to 4 minutes—slightly less elegant, equally delicious.
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